Sheri Biggs Wins GOP Runoff in South Carolina's 3rd District
Biggs, backed by Gov. McMaster, defeats Trump-endorsed Mark Burns in a closely contested race.
- Sheri Biggs, a nurse practitioner and Air National Guard officer, secured 51% of the vote against Burns' 49%.
- The runoff saw 55,173 votes cast, with Biggs emerging as the more moderate candidate.
- Biggs will face Democrat Bryon Best and Alliance Party's Michael Bedenbaugh in the general election.
- Despite Trump's endorsement, Burns' controversial statements and financial troubles marred his campaign.
- Biggs' victory highlights a split between Trump and establishment Republicans in South Carolina.